Acts 3:6
Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.
Original Language Analysis
Πέτρος
Peter
G4074
Πέτρος
Peter
Strong's:
G4074
Word #:
3 of 25
a (piece of) rock (larger than g3037); as a name, petrus, an apostle
Ἀργύριον
Silver
G694
Ἀργύριον
Silver
Strong's:
G694
Word #:
4 of 25
silvery, i.e., (by implication) cash; specially, a silverling (i.e., drachma or shekel)
καὶ
and
G2532
καὶ
and
Strong's:
G2532
Word #:
5 of 25
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
χρυσίον
gold
G5553
χρυσίον
gold
Strong's:
G5553
Word #:
6 of 25
a golden article, i.e., gold plating, ornament, or coin
ὑπάρχει
have
G5225
ὑπάρχει
have
Strong's:
G5225
Word #:
8 of 25
to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip
ὃ
G3739
ὃ
Strong's:
G3739
Word #:
10 of 25
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἔχω
I have
G2192
ἔχω
I have
Strong's:
G2192
Word #:
12 of 25
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
δίδωμι·
give I
G1325
δίδωμι·
give I
Strong's:
G1325
Word #:
15 of 25
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
τῷ
G3588
τῷ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ὀνόματι
the name
G3686
ὀνόματι
the name
Strong's:
G3686
Word #:
18 of 25
a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character)
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
G2424
Ἰησοῦ
of Jesus
Strong's:
G2424
Word #:
19 of 25
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
21 of 25
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Ναζωραίου
of Nazareth
G3480
Ναζωραίου
of Nazareth
Strong's:
G3480
Word #:
22 of 25
a nazoraean, i.e., inhabitant of nazareth; by extension, a christian
ἐγεῖραι
rise up
G1453
ἐγεῖραι
rise up
Strong's:
G1453
Word #:
23 of 25
to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e., rouse (literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from death; or figuratively, from
Cross References
Acts 3:16And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.Acts 4:10Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.Acts 10:38How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.Acts 9:34And Peter said unto him, Aeneas, Jesus Christ maketh thee whole: arise, and make thy bed. And he arose immediately.2 Corinthians 8:9For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.Acts 16:18And this did she many days. But Paul, being grieved, turned and said to the spirit, I command thee in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out the same hour.Mark 16:17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;James 2:5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?Acts 4:7And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?Acts 2:22Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
Historical Context
This healing occurred at the temple's Beautiful Gate (likely the Nicanor Gate on the east side) during the afternoon prayer hour (3 PM). The beggar's presence at this high-traffic location made the subsequent miracle highly public and undeniable.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this healing demonstrate that spiritual resources exceed material wealth?
- In what ways can believers today offer 'such as we have' through Christ's power?
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Analysis & Commentary
Peter's declaration 'Silver and gold have I none' demonstrates apostolic poverty while highlighting greater spiritual wealth. Healing 'in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth' establishes that miraculous power flows from Christ's authority, not human ability. The command 'rise up and walk' echoes Jesus' healing ministry, showing apostolic continuity.